Movie

This Is Spinal Tap

“Prepare to crank those amps up to eleven.”

★ 7.4(1,633)19841h 22m

This Is Spinal Tap is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video in Mexico. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 12 June 2026.

Where to watch This Is Spinal Tap

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Good to know

Director: Rob Reiner
Release date: 1984-03-02
Runtime: 1h 22m
Language: English
Box office: $6,051,884
Budget: $2,500,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Spinal Tap Prod.
Part of: This Is Spinal Tap Collection

This Is Spinal Tap — trailer

About This Is Spinal Tap

This Is Spinal Tap is a 1984 movie in the Comedy and Music genres, directed by Rob Reiner, starring Christopher Guest, Michael McKean and Harry Shearer. It has a runtime of 1 hour 22 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.4/10 from 1,633 viewers. Below you can see where to watch This Is Spinal Tap in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

"This Is Spinal Tap" shines a light on the self-contained universe of a metal band struggling to get back on the charts, including everything from its complicated history of ups and downs, gold albums, name changes and undersold concert dates, along with the full host of requisite groupies, promoters, hangers-on and historians, sessions, release events and those special behind-the-scenes moments that keep it all real.

Cast

Christopher Guest

Nigel Tufnel

Michael McKean

David St. Hubbins

Harry Shearer

Derek Smalls

Rob Reiner

Marty DiBergi

June Chadwick

Jeanine Pettibone

Tony Hendra

Ian Faith

Bruno Kirby

Tommy Pischedda

Ed Begley Jr.

John 'Stumpy' Pepys

Paul Benedict

Tucker 'Smitty' Brown

Zane Buzby

Rolling Stone Reporter

Billy Crystal

Morty the Mime

Howard Hesseman

Terry Ladd

Themes & keywords

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch This Is Spinal Tap in Mexico?+

In Mexico, This Is Spinal Tap is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is This Is Spinal Tap on Netflix?+

This Is Spinal Tap is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is This Is Spinal Tap?+

This Is Spinal Tap has a runtime of 1 hour 22 minutes (82 minutes).

Who stars in This Is Spinal Tap?+

This Is Spinal Tap stars Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, Harry Shearer, Rob Reiner and June Chadwick.

When did This Is Spinal Tap come out?+

This Is Spinal Tap is a 1984 movie directed by Rob Reiner.

What genre is This Is Spinal Tap?+

This Is Spinal Tap is Comedy and Music film.

Who directed This Is Spinal Tap?+

This Is Spinal Tap was directed by Rob Reiner.